Brushes teeth four times faster than traditional brushing, according to MystOralCare.com.

After receiving orthodontic treatment, patients are assigned a retainer. Removable retainers may be worn only at night or throughout the day. Can these retainers harbor bacteria and lead to cavities?

Some concern is voiced around the Internet that clear aligners, mouthguards, nightguards and similar devices lead to cavities. Here are specific suggestions on how to prevent a mouthguard from becoming a home for relatively large numbers of bacteria.

Many people enjoy drinking soda, so why do dentists so routinely condemn it? This article highlights the two main problems with soft drinks as it relates to tooth decay. Solutions to the problem beyond cutting the soda habit are mentioned.

Dental amalgam may contain mercury, but it is still considered safe by both the American Dental Association and the Food and Drug Administration. Nevertheless, there are patients that the Sacramento Dentistry Group does not consider good candidates for use of dental amalgam.

Pains or aches in the mouth can unfortunately be caused by many different problems, each with its own solution. It takes an experienced dentist to diagnose the cause of mouth pain. Any type of mouth pain warrants a trip to the dentist to determine its source.

Many dental patients are unaware of the high acid content of many common beverages, such as sodas, fruit juices, sweet teas and sport drinks. This press release presents the average numbers for the most common classes of drinks and provides solutions to prevent damage to tooth enamel.

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Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease: U.S. Surgeon General

Dry mouth is more than just a nuisance. It can cause tooth decay.

The addition of fluoride chemicals into public water supplies, fluoridation, began 68 years ago promising to eradicate tooth decay, lower dental bills, and put dentists out of business. Instead the opposite occurred.

Fluoride is not safe for babies. Ingesting fluoride leads to adverse health effects including dental fluorosis - white spotted, yellow, brown and/or pitted teeth.

February is National Dental Health Month. The goal of NCDHM is to provide dental health education to all children and raise awareness about the importance of oral health.